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Diligence

The Joyful Endeavor of the Buddhist Path

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Diligence

By: Dzigar Kongtrul
Narrated by: Peter Aronson
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Diligence is the essential quality to inspire joy and openheartedness for Buddhist practice and daily life. As one of the six paramitas or perfections that are fundamental for following the bodhisattva path and helping others, diligence can profoundly impact our lives. In this commentary focused on the Diligence Chapter from Shantideva’s eighth-century classic The Way of the Bodhisattva, Dzigar Kongtrul Rinpoche illuminates how diligence is the inner vigor that sparks enthusiasm despite difficulty, the dynamic armor that protects against laziness, and the inner strength that aims to meet the world with joy and openheartedness. He explores traditional teachings on diligence, like the three kinds of laziness, the two strengths, rebirth, and the nature of emptiness, and shows how diligence combined with joy can lead us to success in every endeavor.

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This recording really spoke to me

I listened to this as I was really struggling with one of the forms of laziness - self disparagement and discouragement - identified by Shantideva in the classic text Rinpoche is commenting on. So helpful in showing me ways to work with this and reconnect with enthusiasm and joy in positive action. I’ve had teachings on this chapter before, so the content was familiar - though excellent to be reminded of it. But Rinpoche brings it alive so realistically and compassionately I found the experience of listening to it as I did various tasks led to it really sinking in

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